Many articles in CPNN this month show the great engagement and potential for the culture of peace in Africa. Its roots go back to African peace-making traditions that flourished before the arrival of Europeans. A modern-day version of this is illustrated by the peace-making visit of The Elders, led by Bishop Desmond Tutu, to Sudan. Bishop Tutu is best known for his leadership of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Africa (See his book No Future without Forgiveness reviewed on CPNN). This month there is recognition for a similar initiative in Rwanda: the Gacaca. Tharcisse Karugarama, the Minister of Justice of Rwanda, is recognized for his leadership of the Gacaca.

Throughout Africa there are music, dance and cultural festivals dedicated to the culture of peace. This month there is one in Algeria. In recent months among others, there have been culture of peace festivals in Gabon, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire.